Compare and analyse the Annual Growth rate of population of India and China.

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Comparison of annual growth rate of population:

India: Around 1.0-1.2% per annum
China: Around 0.5% per annum

Analysis:
1. China has lower population growth rate
2. Due to One Child Policy implemented in late 1970s
3. India has higher growth rate
4. Due to later implementation of family planning

Impact:
- China's population growth controlled
- India's population continues to grow
- Different demographic trajectories
- Impact on economic development